I Will Always Write Back
Kevin O'Brien
May 20, 2021
It started as a “pen pal” assignment. Everyone in Caitlin's class wrote to an unknown student somewhere in a distant place. Caitlin cho...
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Poetry of Song Lyrics
Kevin O'Brien
May 20, 2021
What makes a good song lyric and what do good lyrics tell us about poetry? We will look at and analyze classical lyrics from folk songs, ...
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Sherlock Holmes vs. Father Brown
Kevin O'Brien
May 20, 2021
The two greatest sleuths in the history of detective fiction are Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and GK Chesterton’s Father Brown. We ...
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The Space Trilogy
Kevin O'Brien
May 13, 2021
CS Lewis’ science fiction novels The Space Trilogy combine adventures, symbols, themes and images that tell a prophetic story of modern ti...
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Richard II
Kevin O'Brien
May 13, 2021
Richard II is Shakespeare’s story of the nature of authority. Set in the 14th Century, Richard’s weakness as a ruler leads to civil unres...
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The Best of Children's Literature
Kevin O'Brien
May 13, 2021
Discover the classics of Children’s Literature! In this course, we will read and enjoy a variety of stories, novels and poems written speci...
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Learning from Literature Starts with Scripture
Kevin O'Brien
April 08, 2021
Here's an interview with me on the "Homeschooling Saints" podcast ... https://homeschoolingsaints.podbean.com/e/episode-78-l...
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Summer 2021 Classes!
Kevin O'Brien
March 09, 2021
My Summer 2021 courses at Homeschool Connections include the following ... Theology of Super Heroes Mystery Theater Summer Camp Sherlock Hol...
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My Appearance on the WAOB Podcast
Kevin O'Brien
March 09, 2021
Let Kevin introduce you to Flannery on: Think you know Flannery? Think again... Actor, writer, and teacher, Kevin O'Brien, sheds light...
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Macbeth
Kevin O'Brien
March 01, 2021
Macbeth is Shakespeare’s shortest play - but it is a masterpiece. A study of the effects of evil on the soul of man, Macbeth follows Lord...
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Register for our Online Flannery O'Connor Book Club!
Kevin O'Brien
February 22, 2021
Click here to register! The book club begins March 11. We will also have an online discussion forum. More on that later. See you in March!
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More on "Fun with Flannery" - our Online Flannery O'Connor Book Club
Kevin O'Brien
February 06, 2021
Registration will be available by mid-February! If you're interested, join my email list by filling out this form here ... Loading…
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Flannery O'Connor Book Club for Adults!
Kevin O'Brien
January 18, 2021
FUN WITH FLANNERY! - Adult Book Club Maximum number of attendees: 50 Meetings: Second Thursday of the month, beginning March 11, 2021 Star...
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The Divine Dante
Kevin O'Brien
January 17, 2021
For most students, Dante’s Divine Comedy is hardly a comedy - because it’s so hard! In this course, Kevin O’Brien, who portrays Dante Ali...
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Podcast Interview
Kevin O'Brien
January 11, 2021
Here's a podcast interview with me - with some great comments on YouTube!
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Comedy Writing
Kevin O'Brien
January 04, 2021
Why do we enjoy comedy? Why is laughter so much fun? And how does comedy and literature relate to life in general -- and your success as a...
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King Lear
Kevin O'Brien
January 04, 2021
King Lear is Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece. While the plot involves a king of England who reigned before the time of Christ, the play ...
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Humor on Stage and Screen
Kevin O'Brien
January 04, 2021
What are some of the best humorists and comedians in the history of Western culture? In this course, we’ll find out -- and laugh along the...
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Kevin O'Brien's Spring 2021 Classes for Homeschool Connections!
Kevin O'Brien
November 30, 2020
I am teaching several courses next semester , beginning in January. You can click here to register for any or all of the following … ...
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An Actor Bows Audio Book!
Kevin O'Brien
November 27, 2020
My book, An Actor Bows - Show Biz, God and the Meaning of Life, is now available as an audio book from Audible and itunes! Read by Kaiser J...
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"A Christmas Carol" Book Club
Kevin O'Brien
November 21, 2020
Join me for a book club discussion on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Click here for more into!
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How to Email your Teacher
Kevin O'Brien
October 31, 2020
Students! It doesn't matter how smart you are. If you write like an idiot, people will think you're an idiot. Here are some tips f...
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My Courses beginning October 2020 - and Beyond!
Kevin O'Brien
October 01, 2020
Click here to see more about my upcoming courses , both the ones I'll be teaching in the second half of the First Semester as well as ...
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My Fall Classes - 2020!
Kevin O'Brien
June 04, 2020
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A PROMO VIDEO! Here are Mr. O'Brien's Fall Courses at Homeschool Connections Click on the course titles for mo...
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Who Am I and What Do I Teach?
Kevin O'Brien
March 14, 2020
Kevin O'Brien as J.R.R. Tolkien on the "Hobbit Hole" set for the television special Frodo's Journey. Who ...
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The Theology of Super Heroes
Kevin O'Brien
January 20, 2020
"I'm Batman" - Mr. O'Brien Superheroes have been part of pop culture since the first Superman comic book in 19...
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The Drama of Socrates
Kevin O'Brien
January 20, 2020
The above video is Kevin O'Brien's play Socrates Meets Jesus, performed at the Society of GK Chesterton Conference in Massachus...
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History & "Hamilton"
Kevin O'Brien
January 20, 2020
Kevin O'Brien as King George in his interactive comedy murder mystery, The Hamilton Homicide. The Broadway musical Hamilton is ...
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